Are you interested in great ideas, clever thinking and creativity? Do you want to pursue a career in graphic design? Yes? Then this is the course for you.
You will be introduced to a range of the principles of design and
ways of looking, thinking and expressing ideas visually. We will teach
you skills of drawing, how to use colour and type with effect, how to
work in 3D and how to use computers in application to creative ideas
development. You will learn how to research and develop your ideas
creatively, and how to visualise them, talk about them and write
about them.
Diploma in Art and Design
(Graphic Design)
You will develop your chosen specialism, with projects drawn from a
broad spectrum of disciplines including advertising, publishing, print,
typography, computer graphics, packaging and illustration. Live briefs
also play an important part in portfolio preparation and professional
practice for progression on to a university course or employment.
Previous educational residential trips have included London and
New York to further enrich the educational experience.
Five GCSEs at grades A* to C (Mathematics and English GCSEs are
desirable) or a First Diploma in Design or equivalent. You will be
invited to an interview and required to bring your portfolio of work
with you.
The course is assessed through practical and written assignments,
continuous assessment and external moderation. Your progress is
monitored by tutorials and seminars. You will gain an EdExcel BTEC
qualification for this course.
Successful completion of this Diploma course will enable you
to automatically progress on to the University of Arts validated
Foundation in Art and Design as a part of your fast track programme
(please note, you will need both courses to progress as they form
part of a two year developmental pathway for your benefit). After this,
students can consider Higher Education on one of the various degree
pathways either here at Somerset College or other institutions, before
following a career in the creative industries.
4 GCSEs at grades A* to C or a First Diploma or equivalent. You will be invited to an interview and asked to bring some examples of your work.
For further guidance and advice contact the Careers team on 01823 366 331, or email enquiries@somerset.ac.uk